Most Visited Places in Canada

1. Niagara Falls – No surprise there that Niagara falls is the most visited place in Canada. It is about 1-2 hour drive from Toronto and is right across from Buffalo in United States. There are 3 falls, with the smaller falls are found on the USA boarder called American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls, while the bigger one, horseshow is found on both sides. The horseshow falls are about 57 meters or 180 feet high. The best views of all 3 falls can be seen on the Canadian side, which is why so many people visit it. You can do the boat tour under the falls, but you may get wet or view them as they fall down from the shore.
2. CN Tower, Toronto, Ontario – At one point was the tallest tower, is found in Toronto. It was completed in 1975 and stands tall at 1815 feet or 553 meters, it continued to be the tallest freestanding structure until 2009, when Dubai’s Burj Khalifa took over. Today you can do an EdgeWalk, not for the faint of hearts, where you walk around the tower with nothing but a harness. Or you can enjoy a nice meal with 360 degrees view over the whole city.
3. Lake Ontario – There is a lot to do around lake Ontario, from Niagara Falls to all the way to Thousand Islands. Lake Ontario is the most visited lake in Canada and is 2nd most visited of the 5 great lakes of North America.
4. Citadelle of Quebec, Quebec City, Quebec – Is an active military compound situated on top of Cap Diamant, in Quebec City. For history buffs, this is the primary place where Quebec City was created by Samuel de Champlain who saw the cape as a strategic military position.
5. Notre Dame De Quebec, Quebec City – is the oldest church in Canada, which is of Catholic denomination. It was constructed in 1647, but was destroyed by the British in 1759 but was later rebuild. It was also been destroyed by fire in 1922 and was later rebuild.
6. Lake Louise, Alberta – For anyone who loves wilderness both winter or summer, lake Louise is the place to be. Its blue prestine waters in the summer and a perfect spot to skate on in the winter. It is located in Banff national park, and for those who love luxury can stay in the Fairmount Chateau Lake Louise and view the lake from their hotel rooms.
7. Lake Erie – Is the 4th largest or 2nd smallest of the five great lakes of North American. While the largest city on Lake Erie is Cleveland and is found on the American side, visitors visit for the lake due to its sandy beaches.
8. Wine Region, Niagara, Ontario – For those that love wine, there is no better location in Canada than Wine Region of Niagara, famous of Ice Wines.
9. Quebec Bridge, Quebec – is a bridge which crosses the St. Lawrence river, it is used by rail, cars and people. It is build as a steel truss structure. Anyone who travels around Quebec City has probably taken this bridge.
10. Lake Superior – It is the largest freshwater lakes in the world and is found in Ontario. There are many ship wrecks in the lake with the latest one discovered in 2024 as being Arlington from 1940s.

Top Food Experiences to have in Canada:

1. Maple Syrup – Canada is responsible for 78% of the globe’s maple syrup production, with the majority of that being produced in Quebec. It is so valuable that there was a Maple Syrup heist with over $15 Million of maple syrup stolen.
2. Poutine – A Quebec version of French Fries, where Cheese Curds are added to the top and gravy. You can find this dish in most places around Quebec and rest of Canada, some have very unique takes on this dish.
3. Nanaimo Bar – It requires no baking, and is a sweet desert founded in British Columbia. It consists of 3 layers a wafter, some sort of nut and coconut crumb base. It is often found in local coffee shops.

Canada is also known as a beer, whiskey and wine destination, you can also found food from all over the world all in one street in big metropolitan cities. Making it an ideal location for those seeking culinary wonders.

Top Canadian Cities Visited by International and Local tourists:

1. Toronto – being the largest most popular city in Canada, and a financial capital of Canada with a big tech start-up scene. It is also close to Buffalo about 2 hours by car, and under 2 hour flight from New York, Boston and other North Eastern cities making it a popular destination.
2. Ottawa – being the capital of Canada, many tourists are attracted to its sights including parliament and many museums.
3. Vancouver – Found in the Pacific (west) side of Canada, is popular destination for those going on cruise ships especially Alaska. It is also, a beautiful place to ski and hike.
4. Montreal – Is the largest city in Quebec, and has a lot of culture to offer travelers, from art museums, to Formula One, there are always events going on.
5. Quebec City – Is a beautiful place to visit which is known to be the most European city in North America, it is also a great place to do whale watching from.

Other things to do:

1. Skiing – Popular places to ski in Canada include: Whistler, Banff and Lake Louise in the Canadian Rookies.
2. Art Museums such as Ottawa Art Museum is the most popular museum for travelers to visit in Canada.
3. Snorkeling in Vancouver – while it is cold, it is surprising popular with divers and snorkelers alike.

These are just a few glimpse of what Canada has to offer, to make your own unique itinerary, download the visited app on iOS or Android.